Kristine Conforti

Public Policy Advocate Blue Zones Tuolumne County Kristi Conforti is the Public Policy Advocate for the Blue Zones Project (BZP) Tuolumne County where she has been collaborating with agencies, organizations, non-profits, and individuals to support initiatives that improve health and wellness for residents in the city and county-wide.   Prior to joining the BZP team, she … Read more

Kevin Burkling

Advertising Sales Representative Union Democrat Kevin Burkling is the owner & founder of Mountain Echo Sound, a professional audio company that has provided DJ services, lighting & live sound production in Tuolumne County since 2011. As a community-oriented local business owner, he has worked consistently over the past 13yrs with local organizations such as MYACT, FOAC, WATCH, ATCCA, Habitat … Read more

Laurie Livingston

Executive Director Tuolumne County Arts Alliance Laurie LIvingston has served as the executive director of Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, ((which is supported by the California Arts Council, our state agency for the arts), for 3 1/2 years. A life-long learner and artist, she has worked in the film and media industries in Los Angeles, where … Read more

Stephene Tune

Marketing Consultant Clarke Broadcasting Corporation Stephene is a lucky mom of 7 grown children and 12 grandchildren. She is blessed to be 4th Generation Tuolumne County native and fortunate enough to have been a part of a local family business that lasted 45 years. Small Business is the backbone to our local economy, having that experience, … Read more

Ashley Moore

Co-Owner Wild Bud Floral Co. Ashley is a small town girl born and raised in the Sierra Foothills, with a love for nature, reading, community and all things family. Her friends make her feel supported,and her family keeps her grounded. Being a co-owner of Wildbud Floral Co located on Washington Street in downtown Sonora with … Read more

Katie Dunn — President

Katie Dunn has been the President of the Sonora Chamber of Commerce since 2019. She prides herself in building strong relationships with the Sonora Chamber membership, sponsors and business community organizations including Tuolumne County Arts,  the City of Sonora, and the Tuolumne County Business Council. Katie currently serves as the board chair for Visit Tuolumne … Read more

Rob Hawk — Treasurer

Robert A. Hawks Jr., CPA Rob has been assisting central California clients in a wide variety of  tax, accounting, reporting, and compliance issues since 1988.  Rob is authorized to act as an advocate and client representative before the IRS and state authorities.  Rob serves as consultant and analyst for clients including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, … Read more

Jen Lopez — Secretary

Programs & Projects Manager Visit Tuolumne County Jen has lived in Sonora and has worked at Visit Tuolumne County since March 2016. Having grown up in the Sacramento River Delta but having spent most of her childhood vacations and weekends in Tuolumne County, this area holds a special place in her heart, and she loves … Read more